The synod celebrates its leaders in their various stages of ministry. We are happy to share information about changes here.

“Change is constant in any living organism. That is no less true for communities of faith. Leaders change. New ordinands explore calls. Pastors retire.” – Ken Inskeep

New to the Synod:

The Rev. Dana Becker was ordained on September 8, 2024. She has been called to All Saints, Norwood Young America, as associate pastor
The Rev. Mary Kay Ashley, from Southeastern Minnesota Synod to Light of Christ, Delano, bridge interim pastor 

Within the Synod:

The Rev. Peter Johnson, from executive pastor, St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, to St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, senior pastor
The Rev. Connie Tiede, from associate pastor, Zion, Anoka, to Zion, Anoka, senior pastor
The Rev. Tom Olson, from St. Stephen, Bloomington, to Saint Barnabas, Plymouth, interim senior pastor
The Rev. Heidi Zimdars, retired, to Alleluia!, St. Michael, bridge interim pastor
The Rev. Peter Samuelson, retired, to Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, interim senior pastor 

Goings/Retirement, with Godspeed:

The Rev. Ed Treat, retired, to Saint Paul Area Synod 

Congregations in Interim/Discernment:

Braham, Braham, pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Good Shepherd, Minneapolis, associate pastor
Grace Northeast Minneapolis, pastor developer
Maple Grove, Maple Grove, pastor
Normandale, Edina, senior pastor
Normandale, Edina, associate pastor
Oak Grove, Richfield, pastor
Our Redeemer Oromo, Minneapolis, pastor
Our Saviour’s, East Bethel, associate pastor 
Richfield, Richfield, pastor
Servant of Christ, Champlin, associate pastor (pt)
St. Andrew, Eden Prairie, associate pastor
St. Barnabas, Plymouth, senior pastor
St. John, Belle Plaine, pastor
St. Olaf, Minneapolis, pastor
Servant of Christ, Champlin, associate pastor (pt)
University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis, senior pastor
Vista, St. Louis Park, pastor

Congregations in Active Call Process:

All Saints, Minnetonka, associate pastor (pt)
Alleluia!, St. Michael, pastor
Holy Nativity, New Hope, associate pastor (pt)
Light of Christ, Delano, pastor
Long Lake, Isanti, associate pastor

Redeemer, Henderson, pastor
Richfield, Richfield, pastor

St. John’s, Shakopee, pastor

Congregations Calling Final Candidate:

Updated 9/13/2024